Stefan didn’t seem to hear the intent in Amos’s words.

“No need to apologize, Young Master.

“Since this is your private banquet, you’re allowed to invite whoever you want.

“I’m just a consul. I have no control over you, anyway.”

Stefan emphasized his words quite a bit. Naturally, since Amos had been disrespecting him, he planned to repay the favor as well.

Amos chuckled, looking at Stefan playfully. “Since I can invite whoever I want, what’s the meaning of this?”

“What happens tonight is none of your concern,” Stefan replied coldly. “I hope that you won’t get involved!”

Stefan then turned around, squinting at Naruse.

“You must be Naruse, right?”

Stefan cracked his neck, prepared to cause trouble.

He had lost a lot of support because of what happened in the Mandrake Residence. He naturally came here for an explanation.

Of course, he wanted to see how Amos would choose by doing all this in front of him.

If Amos planned to stand up for Naruse, then Stefan wouldn’t mind startin